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Devices for controlling the downforce generated by a vehicle during cornering
US10099731B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10099731-B2 |
| Application number | US-201615389258-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | Sep 21, 2012 |
| Publication date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
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An automobile comprising first and second flaps provided on either side of a centerline on the underside of the automobile is provided. Each flap is deployable from first positions that extend minimally into the flow to respective second positions where each flap extends maximally into the flow of air when the automobile is in motion to reduce the downforce generated by the automobile. A control unit adapted to receive inputs that indicate the dynamic state of the automobile is further provided. The control unit select positions of the first and second flaps depending on the dynamic state to control the downforce generated by the automobile. If the inputs indicate that the automobile is cornering, the positions of the first and second flaps are selected so as to counter roll of the automobile.
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The invention claimed is: 1. An automobile comprising: a first and a second flap provided on the underside of the automobile, the first and second flaps being positioned on either side of a centreline of the automobile, the first and second flaps being deployable in a range of positions from a respective first position in which, when the automobile is in motion, the first and second flaps extends minimally into the flow of air beneath the automobile, up to a respective second posi…
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- What does patent US10099731B2 cover?
- An automobile comprising first and second flaps provided on either side of a centerline on the underside of the automobile is provided. Each flap is deployable from first positions that extend minimally into the flow to respective second positions where each flap extends maximally into the flow of air when the automobile is in motion to reduce the downforce generated by the automobile. A contro…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Mclaren Automotive Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60T5/00. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Oct 16 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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